Winning blow: king to g2 (f1·3)
c9-20790Puzzle rating: 920Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
17. Kxg2 Nxd6 18. exd6
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — pawn to d6 (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Nxd6, then exd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #72.
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